Artist description John Rickard has lived his life in the shadow of Short Hill Mountain and Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. In his colorful life, he’s been a stone mason, auctioneer, storyteller and songwriter. John brings all of these experiences together with a deep appreciation for the mountain folk whose lives he chronicles with a simplicity of lyric and vivid detail. Both in concert and on his debut recording, The Simple Life, John has delighted audiences young and old with his dry wit, simple stories and his vintage "west Texas campfire" style harmonica accompaniment. John is also a member of Dang Varmints!, an energetic Appalachian roots music trio with singer/songwriter Andrew McKnight and multi-instrumentalist Jeff Arey.

Music Style Appalachian folk

Instruments acoustic guitar, harmonica

Albums The Simple Life

Location Lovettsville, VA - USA

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